Running head: ARGUMENT FOR GAY MARRIAGE An Argument for Gay Marriage Kristina Thielen Friends University Abstract The premise of this paper is to prove that solid reasoning for denial of gay marriage is currently absent‚ and that legalization would provide much-needed equality to these unions. Arguments discussed include the "special rights" argument‚ the financial cost of legalizing same-sex marriage‚ the social belief that such marriages are "inherently wrong" or contradictory to America
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The Destruction of Marriage Since the beginning of time‚ the institution of marriage has always been traditionally defined as between a man and a woman‚ never a man with a man or a woman with a woman. Therefore same-sex marriage should be illegal. Same-sex marriage is immoral as well as against God’s Word. It would also weaken the respect and existence of the already faltering institution of marriage. Same sex marriage is considered a "slippery slope" that could potentially lead
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this place up. Yes‚ the Bible exemplifies marriage as a union between a man and a woman‚ but the Bible was written thousands of years ago‚ this is the future‚ and things are different. And since when did the Bible come to overrule the Constitution when it comes to Law? Everyone in Washington is constantly having the debate over the “definition of marriage”. Do we really need a definition? The only word that should come to mind when talking about marriage is love. If two people love each other why
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Gay Marriage. It’s a controversial issue. There is much debate here in Australia on the issue and we constantly hear discussions‚ new reports and arguments on the subject. Australia plays host to one of the biggest gay and lesbian carnivals in the world‚ held in Sydney‚ every year bringing the issue to the fore in every media outlet in the country. The opinions are varied on the subject and often get treated with much emotion and passion‚ by both sides of the argument. I too‚ have an opinion. It’s
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to understand the importance of making gay marriage legal in California. Legalizing gay marriage doesn’t threaten the honor of “traditional” marriage‚ it promotes equality and prevents discrimination‚ and it helps unite couples legally and not just religiously. Same-sex marriage doesn’t threaten the honor of “traditional” marriage. When same-sex parents get married‚ they will probably want to raise a family‚ which doesn’t threaten “traditional” marriage at all. For years‚ the Netherlands‚ Germany
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there are two objectives in regards to gay marriage; those who say “green-light” and those who say “red-light”. In essence‚ when you consider the marriage battle between homosexuals and heterosexuals -- it’s like fire and ice; they both have the potential to overcome each other’s privileged power. “It’s this tug of war between whose gut feeling is better or morally correct that perpetuates the cycle of bitter feelings‚” suggests David Myers ‚ a spokesperson for gay rights (Myers & Scanzoni‚ 2005‚ p.
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Gay Marriage Should Be Legal Gay marriage is a hot topic in the U.S. right now. Many people believe that being gay is wrong; therefore they are against gays marrying. Marriage should be about love and the desire to be together‚ not about who’s marrying who. Same-sex marriage should be legalized because they deserve equal rights‚ their marriage doesn’t affect the heterosexual community‚ and more children will become successfully adopted. Homosexual people‚ like blacks and women did not long
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Same Sex Marriage Should Same Sex Marriage Be Allowed? Everyday in the United States of America people fall in love. Love is its own universal language that helps evoke ones true‚ deep feelings towards another. Love is not exclusive to any one type of creature or object. A person may love their computer‚ their pet tabby cat‚ or another man or woman. Ultimately‚ when two people are in love they have the option to wed in holy matrimony. Marriage‚ similar to love‚ should not be limited to a member
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Gay Marriage: Why I support the Issue Gay Marriage has always been an issue with society. There are those who are opposed of it and there are the ones who support the idea. I for one will and always support the idea of gay marriage. In the essay I will be writing on the arguments why people are not supportive of the idea and why I do support the idea. Gay Marriage is such a big issue to many people and their reasons why they don’t support the idea are that Marriage is an institution between
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Samantha Sandoval 26 October 2012 Should Gay Marriage be Legal? Same sex marriage is an issue that many people stand against; it is against the church’s teachings of morality. Others also see homosexuality in general as a trend and a choice. Although those are some beliefs it has been proven through science that homosexuality is not a choice. Often time’s people look past the fact that by not allowing gay marriage they are taking away human rights‚ and though a same sex couple may be in a very
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